Vienna Holidays

A must-see attraction for all holidays to Vienna is Schönbrunn Palace, the summer residence of the Habsburg family. The Habsburg monarchy ruled Austria, Hungary and parts of the surrounding countries for over 600 years and Schönbrunn serves as a window into their lavish lifestyles. The grounds are home to lush gardens, impressive sculptures and even some fake Roman Ruins, built by Ferdinand Hetzendorf von Hohenberg in 1778. On our holidays to Vienna, we’ll get to explore this beautifully ornate palace as part of a guided, full day city tour.

Another former royal residence to visit is the Hofburg, which was originally the official seat of the Habsburg Empire. Once an impressive fortress with a moat and drawbridge, today the palace is home to a mix of museums and ministries. Though many additions and modifications have been made to the building over time, it still stays true to its historic origins and serves as a breathtaking reminder of this once powerful monarchy. Our trips to Vienna include a visit to the Hofburg with an expert guide who will explain all about this landmark’s rich history.

The Ringstrasse boulevard is home to a number of famous Viennese sights, including the Vienna State Opera House and the Votive Church. This area of the city takes visitors back in time, providing an insight into the period when Vienna was one of the most important capitals of the world. On our holidays to Vienna, we’ll tour this impressive boulevard and take in the architectural highlights of the area with an expert guide to point out the imperial style for which the city is known.

Originally built to display the expansive collections of fine art obtained by past royalty of the Habsburg dynasty, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is home to works by world-renowned artists such as Raphael, Bosch, Caravaggio and Brueghel. Though this stunning palace was built to house works of art, the building itself could be considered one, boasting lavish gold-leafed and marble interiors. On our trips to Vienna, we’ll visit this gem from the outside as we stroll down the Ringstrasse, and have plenty of free time to explore the inside at a leisurely pace.

Vienna has no shortage of magnificent palaces, but Belvedere might be the finest example of Baroque architecture that the city has to offer. Built during at time of extensive construction in Vienna, it was originally used as a residence for the Habsburgs. Today, Belvedere is a fantastic art gallery housing famous paintings like The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. While in Vienna, we’ll enjoy plenty of free time to visit this must-see attraction, with tips on what to see inside from our expert guide.